TM 5-5420-226-20-1
P r e v e n t i v e M a i n t e n a n ce C h e c k s a n d S e r v i c e s f o r M 4 8 A 5 A V L B H u l l -
C o n t i n u ed
Item
No.
14
15
16
Interval
Semiannual
Semiannual
Semiannual
Location
Item to
Procedure
Not Fully Mission
Check/Service
Capable if:
Brake Controls
WARNING
Driver must notify all personnel that brake check is to take place so
they can be prepared for sudden stops.
Parking Brake
Tachometer and
Speedometer
Move vehicle forward at 10-15 mph
(16-24 Kmh) on level surface.
Apply brake pedal for both normal
and sudden stops.
Check for straight stopping of
vehicle.
Adjust track tension
(TM 5-5420-226-10) if vehicle does
not stop in a straight line.
If possible, position vehicle on steep
incline and engage parking brake.
Check that parking brake holds vehi-
cle when brake pedal is released.
Adjust parking brake if required
(page 13-126).
Check that tachometer and speedom-
eter dial readings are not erratic.
Vehicle fails to
stop.
Parking brake
will not hold.
Tachometer
inoperative or er-
ratic.
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